Magnum Venus Plastech Pro Series VPRO-45220 22:1 & 7:1 - Manual (Page 42)

VPRO-45220 Series Resin Pump Manual
Rev. 11/2013 Page | 42
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Air lock in catalyst pump. Remove air lock. See Appendix:
Air Lock in the Catalyst Pump.
Catalyst pump piston seal worn
or damaged Replace piston seal. During
reassembly, be sure spring in seal
faces top of pump
Catalyst pump outlet body
damaged. Replace catalyst pump outlet
body and piston seal. During
reassembly, be sure spring in seal
faces top of pump. Prevent by
connecting catalyst pump
vertically.
Catalyst pump check valve
blocked or stuck. Disassemble check valve and
remove blockage.
Catalyst hose plugged.
Danger: In the next steps you
will be dealing with fluids under
high pressure. Follow safety
instructions read the Safety &
Warning section in the beginning
of this manual.
Relieve pressure from the system.
Replace the catalyst hose with
new one.
Resin or gel coat too cold. Consult your materials supplier for
proper temperature. Maintain a
draft-free environment of about 70
degrees F. An auxiliary heat
source may be required to reduce
gel time.
Low output on upstroke of Pro
pump Piston cups, piston ball, or pump
cylinder worn. Inspect the piston cups, piston
ball, and pump cylinder. Clean
and replace any damaged
components. See Chapter 6: Pro
Pump.
No fan, constant low output, or
fast cure Screen of pump pick-up wand
blocked. Unscrew screen from hose and
clean.
Resin filter blocked. Disassemble and clean filter body
and screen, with solvent
Resin hose plugged.
Danger: To prevent injury, always
relieve fluid pressure before
attempting to remove
components. Flush hose with solvent. If
material is hard, replace hose.
Pick-up wand assembly leaking. Tighten assembly fittings.
Resin filter clogged. Disassemble and clean the resin
filter. See Chapter 7: Accumulator
& Filter.
Material too cold or air pressure
low. Heat material or increase pump
pressure